WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
San Marcos
Texas
Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in San Marcos
January
$108lowestFebruary
$117March
$117April
$123May
$140June
$145July
$143August
$153highestSeptember
$145October
$128November
$120December
$130Carbon Emissions
715 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
871 kWh
San Marcos's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 57% of San Marcos's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 14%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in San Marcos. Solar provides 9% of the energy in San Marcos. Nuclear provides 7% of the energy in San Marcos.
57%
Natural Gas
14%
Wind
13%
Coal
9%
Solar
7%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,274 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,760
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of San Marcos. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Pedernales Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch Time-of-Use Rate with Renewable Energy Rider Charge | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch with Renewable Energy Rider Charge | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch Time-of-Use Rate | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch | Fixed | 11¢ |
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